It is already the 5th day for our Mistletoe Make & Bake...boy, this week seems to be going by fast!
Today I want to share with you one of our family traditions that we have to do every year or the holiday season just doesn't seem complete.
Every year at Christmas time, my family along with my brother and his family, pack up our warmest clothes and head downtown Minneapolis for the Holidazzle Parade. Yes, a parade in the winter! (I think they will cancel it for the night if it is colder than -25 degrees with wind-chill.)
We love to look at the store windows before the parade starts and of course hot chocolate is always a must to staying warm.
Of course you need a hat the lights up! It helps keep your head warmer than a regular hat....so I'm told by my son.
Pinocchio comes to the parade.....
So does Captian Hook.....and many more!
No holiday parade would be complete with out Santa Claus. There is just something magical about it all!
Now for a little baking bliss....
Today we have "Layered Mint Candy" just for you!
Click here to download your copy of Layered Mint Candy.
Please stop by tomorrow for our last favorite recipe that we have for you!
Don't forget to leave a comment on each blog so that you will be entered in the drawing for our grand prize(s).
Now about that grand prize.....the blog writers of this hop have been so generous that we have decided to award 2 grand prizes! So be sure to leave a comment on each blog, each day (don't forget this blog!) so that you are entered to win.
Now hop on over and enjoy the holiday projects that have been created just for you at Little Acorns and Rosebud's Cottage.
See you tomorrow~Sherri
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Oh my goodness gracious! These sound too good. I may not share them! Thanks, Sherri.
Posted by: Leslie Schmidt | November 19, 2010 at 12:14 AM
Now this will be a treat!!and look so pretty. Thanks.
Posted by: Bobbi Delsing | November 19, 2010 at 12:19 AM
I know someone who will "die" for those! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Posted by: Martina | November 19, 2010 at 02:00 AM
Hello Sherri, good morning, something nice and sweet for breakfast, well thank you...it has been a delightful tour...thanks for the recipes..
Posted by: madame samm | November 19, 2010 at 03:53 AM
How fun a Christmas Parade! Mint is my favorite! These look yummy!!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Vickie | November 19, 2010 at 06:17 AM
What a magical parade! And the "head warmer" hats look like so much fun!
Posted by: Beth | November 19, 2010 at 06:19 AM
Minty plus melt in your mouth good.
You must be the best cook around.
I'm having the best fun.
Posted by: Sandy E | November 19, 2010 at 06:22 AM
My mother in law made lots and lots of candy for Christmas every year. She worked for weeks and had containers of candy all over the coolest place in the house. The neighbors and friends from all over got candy at Christmas time. She was a very giving woman that grew up during the depression and learned to share what she had at Christmas and all the year through.
Posted by: Donna A | November 19, 2010 at 06:37 AM
This recipe sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing it with us. This Blog Hop has been great fun!
Posted by: gmp | November 19, 2010 at 06:44 AM
What a beautiful parade! Thanks for sharing your photos. That recipe HAS to be a winnter...chocolate AND mint! Two of my favorite flavors!
Posted by: Michelle | November 19, 2010 at 06:44 AM
Day 5! Beautiful pictures!
We bundle up for a Lighting Ceremony each year with a parade too!
Posted by: jessica | November 19, 2010 at 07:02 AM
I love chocolate and mint. My counter is filling up with all the recipes I've downloaded. I'd better go buy more sugar....
Posted by: Darlene B | November 19, 2010 at 07:10 AM
Can't wait to try this recipe. My son loves mint.
Posted by: Brenda | November 19, 2010 at 07:32 AM
Cannot wait to make this mint candy!! Many Christmas Blessings to you and yours!! Deb
Posted by: Deb Carlson | November 19, 2010 at 07:37 AM
Love mint! I have a pile of new things to try!
Posted by: Mary Ann | November 19, 2010 at 07:43 AM
Love the theme of "Traditions" today on the blog hop. That's what the holidays are all about -- memories of the past and the creation of new memories.
The layered mints are gorgeous and sound yummy!
Posted by: Martha | November 19, 2010 at 07:44 AM
Wow, that parade looks like a blast!!
Posted by: Melissa Corry | November 19, 2010 at 07:54 AM
I love the Holidazzle parade too. Thanks for all your work!!!
Posted by: Pat Dillard | November 19, 2010 at 07:57 AM
Great recipe with a beautiful outcome. I hope mine look as pretty as yours :)
Posted by: Gretchen | November 19, 2010 at 08:37 AM
I know lots of people that will be begging for me to make this candy for them! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe with us!!!
Posted by: Mary Jo | November 19, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Looks like I have something to do today too....I made the snicker cookies last night for a friend's family. Need to go get more snickers to finish the double batch!!!
Posted by: Jane | November 19, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Love a holiday parade Thank You for the recipes
Posted by: Deb E | November 19, 2010 at 09:07 AM
I have loved the hop. New recipes and great new projects to try. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Mary W | November 19, 2010 at 09:14 AM
Chocolate & mint, two of my favorites. Thanks for the recipe. Always wanted to see the parade but have not gotten there yet. I am really enjoying all the recipes and ideas from the hop. Judy S.
Posted by: Judy S. | November 19, 2010 at 09:30 AM
Woohoo! Two...count them, TWO grand prizes! Yippee! Pick me! ~Kathleen
Posted by: Kathleen B | November 19, 2010 at 09:31 AM